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£5m Edinburgh hub to advance precision breeding in farm animals

The University of Edinburgh's new £5 million hub at the Roslin Institute aims to revolutionise livestock farming through precision breeding, gene editing, and AI, enhancing sustainability and disease resilience.

EU commission launches public consultation on EU ETS and MSR

The European Commission has revealed a new wide-ranging public consultation on the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and its Market Stability Reserve (MSR). It hopes to get feedback before planned reviews in 2026.

Transpolar drift: Climate change disrupts Arctic River flow increasing pollution risks

It has been revealed that climate change may alter the journey of river water and pollutants from Siberia across the Arctic Ocean.

UK supports the blue economy and climate action in the Philippines

To help strengthen marine conservation and climate resilience, the United Kingdom has launched its Climate and Ocean Adaptation and Sustainable Transition (COAST) programme in the Philippines.

New Horizon Europe calls open for EU missions in health, climate, and environment

The European Union is looking for new project proposals to tackle some of the most urgent challenges facing our society.

Bridging science and art: A path to climate transformation

In times of growing awareness of climate change and the need to adapt social behaviour accordingly, art emerges as a particularly empowering format that can potentially contribute to a cultural paradigm shift.

Climate change webinar: The interconnection between hazardous events and health

Discover the latest webinar by Open Access Government in discussion with Professor Daniela Jacob, Professor Kirstie Ebi and Professor Virginia Murray, about the climate crisis and our health.

£16m funding for flood protection for farmers and rural communities

The UK Government has announced an additional £16 million funding boost for internal draining boards (IBDs) to boost farm and rural flood protection.

A new sustainable solution for recycling rubber waste

Every year, millions of tyres end up in landfills, ultimately contributing to our climate crisis. In 2021, over 274 million tyres were discarded in the United States, and almost 20% ended up in landfills.

Denmark receives applications for CO2 storage exploration offshore

The Danish Energy Agency (DEA) has received two applications from companies interested in exploring the potential for storing carbon dioxide (CO2) in the subsurface of Denmark's nearshore areas.

47 million demand urgent changes to combat air pollution

Over 47 million health professionals, patients, advocates, and individuals worldwide have come together to demand immediate action to combat air pollution and protect human health.

UK and China restart climate change dialogue to tackle the global crisis

The UK and China have come together to discuss important matters regarding climate change, hoping to address the global challenge of climate emergency.

UKRI launches a £12 Million scheme to strengthen sustainable aquaculture in Southeast Asia

Through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the UK Government has announced a £12 million funding scheme to develop sustainable and resilient aquaculture systems across Southeast Asia.

New study explores new forest management to reduce wildfire risks

New research conducted by researchers at Florida Atlantic University as revealed new ways to reduce the risks of devastating wildfires while promoting healthier forests and combating climate change.

Scientists make a breakthrough in transforming CO2 into renewable methanol

Yale University scientists have developed a new process that converts carbon dioxide (CO2) from industrial emissions into renewable methanol, a widely used liquid fuel.

Planetary boundaries threaten the viability of biomass crops for carbon capture and storage

New research raises concerns that Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) may be more complicated than expected, especially considering its environmental impact.

The UK and India strengthen ties to tackle the climate crisis

The UK and India have joined forces to accelerate the global clean energy transition to combat climate change and drive economic growth.

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